USING THIS WEB SITE /
CALCULATORS, STUDY GROUPS, HOMEWORK
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Using Adobe PDF Files
If you need
Acrobat Reader, you can get a free copy at www.adobe.com. Older systems
may not be compatible with the newest version (check "System
Requirements" under "Product Info" in the "Adobe
Reader" page); you may need to download an earlier version.
The
"right-click" mouse button can help you save pdf
files on Windows systems. If memories are correct, select "Save
Target" on Internet Explorer, or select "Save Link" on Netscape
Navigator.
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Printing Suggestions for Typed Files
I
recommend two-page-to-a-side and/or double-sided printing to save paper. If the
typed print is too small, try something like Page Setup: Scale: 110% or 105%,
unless print gets cut off (100% may be better for handwritten notes). Color
printing is nice, but B&W printing is cheaper.
Some printers have
difficulty printing old exams when blank pages are involved.
You may need to instruct your printer to skip over the blank pages.
• Poor Internet Access? Want a DVD of Files?
If you don't have
easy access to my online files (for example, if downloading them is problematic),
there may be remedies: I could email you files, or I could burn a CD/DVD for
you (it would help if you provided me with a CD/DVD and a case or a small
CD/DVD wallet, though I also have spare CDs/DVDs of my own).
For extensive
access to computers, printers, and software, check the library, especially on
the 4th floor (LRC).
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Some Files are Temporary!
Some of these
files may be eventually deleted, so print or save anything you want to keep!
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Warning: Burned DVD Lifespan
Burned CDs/DVDs may
have a lifespan of as little as two years!! I've seen burned CDs crumble before
my eyes. You may want to re-burn CDs/DVDs from time to time for archival
purposes!
CALCULATORS, STUDY GROUPS, HOMEWORK
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Calculators
If you're not sure
if you have a scientific (not graphing) calculator, check with me!
Graphing calculators have large screens.
The TI-82, 83, 85,
86, 89, and 92 are graphing calculators; these are forbidden on exams!
See your syllabus
for suggestions on good calculators.
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Study Groups
Students who want to form groups
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